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2008 Hyundai Tucson

2009 Jeep Compass
  2008 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2009 Jeep Compass Sport
MSRP
$17,235
$18,465
Invoice $16,709 $17,363
MPG
City/Highway		 17/25 23/28
Rating 7 6.6
Bottomline The 2008 Hyundai Tucson no longer stands out in its class for performance or safety, but it’s still a great value. The Jeep Compass steers the brand toward a new on-road audience but falls short, pleasing neither off-roaders nor drivers who never hit the trails.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • All-wheel-drive system has a center diff lock
  • Roomy back-seat for two
  • Base model is a very strong value

Dislikes:

  • Styling is starting to look dated
  • Neither engine is especially frisky or frugal
  • Mushy handling doesn’t inspire confidence
  • Ride can be pitchy

Likes:

  • Fuel efficiency compared to SUVs
  • Spaciousness
  • Street-friendly all-wheel drive
  • Overall practicality

Dislikes:

  • Cheap-feeling cabin materials
  • Ill-suited CVT automatic
  • Noisy, buzzy interior
  • Anonymous styling, despite the Jeep grille
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